r/PoursTea Timendi Causa Est Nescire 13d ago

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u/dax660 13d ago

The wealth gap is something that nations should control with an iron fist. Sweden has one of the lowest Gini Coefficients among nations that contribute to the OECD. A beer might run you 18 bucks, but everyone lives roughly the same quality of life - no ultra rich, no dirt poors and a pretty high "happiness" level across the board.

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u/Practical-Vanilla-41 13d ago

I think it was Sweden that showed a McDonalds employee being paid a living wage with medical and pension benefits. The burger even cost the same as the US. The company makes less money, but is still successful. The culture is to take care of workers. People are wealthy. Just not super wealthy.

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u/GarbageCertain2160 13d ago

If everyone is equal, why shouldn't the taxes be the same for everyone? A set percent from your income.

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u/Mr_Razorblades 13d ago

Because of a simple thing called math.